Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Quotes

Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' says the quote: 'We have no choice of what color we're born or who our parents are or whether we're rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we're here.'

• Cassie Logan

• Stacey Logan

• Papa Logan

• Uncle Hammer

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What is the main theme reflected in the quote: 'You don't choose the times you live in, but you do choose who you want to be.' from 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

• Racism

• Courage

• Identity

• Family

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In 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry', who is the author of the quote: 'There are things you can't back down on, things you gotta take a stand on. But it's up to you to decide what them things are.'

• Mama Logan

• Papa Logan

• Mr. Morrison

• Uncle Hammer

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What literary device is used in the quote: 'The thunder rolled across the sky like a giant bowling ball'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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Which of the following quotes from 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' best illustrates the theme of family unity?

• 'We have no choice of what color we're born.'

• 'There are things you can't back down on.'

• 'We stick together as a family.'

• 'You don't choose the times you live in.'

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What does the quote 'The land is the only thing that lasts' signify in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

• The importance of family

• The significance of heritage

• The value of education

• The power of wealth

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Identify the tone of the quote: 'I would not let them make me ashamed of me.' from 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'.

• Defiant

• Sorrowful

• Joyful

• Indifferent

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Which character's perspective is primarily reflected in the quote: 'I had learned that friendship between black and white was not always possible.'

• Cassie Logan

• Stacey Logan

• T.J. Avery

• Little Man

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What is the effect of the imagery in the quote: 'The night whispered softly, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves'?

• Creates a sense of urgency

• Establishes a peaceful mood

• Conveys a feeling of fear

• Suggests impending danger

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In 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry', what does the quote 'We ain't never gonna lose this land' symbolize?

• Hope and determination

• Fear and anxiety

• Joy and celebration

• Anger and resentment

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